map converter...

[Xavious]

im trying to use the map converter that..um..winged made i think, um anyways, i cant use it..the readme says to put the map converter (MC) into the maps folder, create a backup of the map u wanna convert, then run dosprompt/commandprompt. but it doesnt seem to want to run, i just et the command not found error.

why am i saying this? well wolf is on the thanks list so i assume he contributed towards it.. and can therefore help me out.

um..i think the problem is that the command to do what the readme is asking s different in windows xp, so what might the new command be?

[}TCP{aLICe]

I don't understand, but if: Start->Programs (all)->accesiories->console(command prompt)
go to proper folder and run program with params readme says

damn windows noobs clickers

[}TCP{ZzCaT]

Yeah shame the thing doesn't run on Linux I hear you think


ZZ

[Guest]

im not a noob, im just uneducated:/

[Taz]

we must start not letting guests in the boards

[}TCP{Cee]

If programs need parameters in a command line prompt these days, then dont use em.. We're in 2004 ffs
The only ppl using such things are hackers and ppl with 16 mb of ram :/

[Xavious]

yes yousee thats the problem with the map converter, it was made ages ago, around the time 226 came out.

[}TCP{Wolf]

No clue what this is about, never seen any map converter. I wouldn't think I am in the thanks list, that's prolly someone else.

[Taz]

well no help from wolf

[Xavious]

*******************************************************
ReadMe for 226f to 225f compatibility map converter
*******************************************************

- Extract the contents of this rar into your unreal\maps folder
- Make a backup copy of the map you wish to convert
- Run dosprompt/commandprompt
- Locate folder unreal\maps (example: "cd c:\unreal\maps")
- Type in the command:

Mc <mapname.unr>

where mapname can be the exact name of a map, or a '*' to indicate all maps.
NOTE: it doesn't support long names, so if you're sure you're entering the
correct name but the program cannot find the file just remember to
use the old DOS format (i.e. "mc Skaarj~1.unr")

example: "mc mymap.unr" will convert only mymap
"mc *.unr" will convert all maps


Once converted, the map should run well on both 224 and 225.
Anyway, there is one more optional step (recommended):

- Start unrealed and open that map you just converted
- Then just save it


CONGRATS!! Now you should have a map fit for 225f


Credits:
Winged Unicorn - Creator
Special thanks to: Zora & TCP Wolf
Thanks to me for writing the readme: Boodaflow
Thanks to Verdigo for his legal advice


--------------------------------
Copyright (c) 2003 - Santa Claus

[}TCP{Wolf]

AAhhh that one.... I get it now... oh yes I always do the conversion manually. However I thought there was only a problem with 226b (Gold) created maps, not 226f ones... well dunno.

I do 226b conversions on myself with a hex-editor, I wouldn't know what todo on 226f though.

If the command doesn't work maybe the exe is simply not found? If you copy the exe to C:\Unreal and then go to C:\unreal\maps to treat one of your maps, you of course have to use

..\mc [args]

instead of just

mc [args]

[}TCP{Cee]

Copyright 2003 ? Didnt you say it came out when 226 came out ? So it IS a new program AND uses commandline stuff..What a WORLD ! I'm MELTING !

[Taz]

your melting ok cool

[Xavious]

well, i just assumed that it didnt woprk cause it was so old..i didnt look at copywrite date.

or maybe it was someone who awas 2years ahead of themselves that wrote it...

[}TCP{Cee]

Certainly..To err is human, to always be wrong is..kinda..Xaver.. :O